Thrust plate including cooling slots

US9109625B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-9109625-B2
Application numberUS-201313859514-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateApr 9, 2013
Priority dateApr 9, 2013
Publication dateAug 18, 2015
Grant dateAug 18, 2015

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Abstract

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A thrust plate includes an annular-shaped body having a scalloped outer edge that forms a first circumference defined by a first diameter. The thrust plate further includes a plurality of cooling slots formed in a first surface of the body. The cooling slots are formed between each pair of adjacent scallops. A center of each cooling slot extends towards the center of the thrust plate at a common predetermined angle with respect to one another.

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What is claimed is: 1. A thrust plate, comprising: an annular-shaped body including a scalloped outer edge forming a first circumference defined by a first diameter; and a plurality of cooling slots formed in a first surface of the body, the plurality of cooling slots including at least one cooling slot formed between at least one pair of adjacent scallops, a center of each cooling slot extending toward a center of the thrust plate at a common predetermined angle with respect to…

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  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • F16C37/00Primary

    Mechanical Engineering · mapped topic

  • Cross-Sectional Technologies · mapped topic

  • B23P15/003Primary

    Operations & Transport · mapped topic

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What does patent US9109625B2 cover?
A thrust plate includes an annular-shaped body having a scalloped outer edge that forms a first circumference defined by a first diameter. The thrust plate further includes a plurality of cooling slots formed in a first surface of the body. The cooling slots are formed between each pair of adjacent scallops. A center of each cooling slot extends towards the center of the thrust plate at a commo…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hamilton Sundstrand Corp
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification F16C37/00. Mapped technology areas include Mechanical Engineering.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Aug 18 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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